Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a great Thanksgiving and we have a lot to be thankful for! We started out the day getting ready at home and watching the Macy's parade. We gave the kids a snack and laid them down for an early nap. It didn't really work, but at least we tried. Our first stop for the day was my Aunt Alice and Uncle Gene's house to visit with my dad's side of the family. The kids had so much fun playing and of course we had yummy food. In between stops, the kids took a much needed, although short, nap. Our next stop was my Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Gary's house to visit with my mom's side. Once again, the kids had fun playing and we ate way too much! I'm glad that we were able to see so many people in my family, because we won't see anyone at Christmas. We left around 7:30 and the kids were wiped! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Kaylee was so good with the kids and even ate with them!

This was the funniest thing! Hannah and Gavin just stood staring at each other for the longest time. Neither one said a word!

Of course Gavin made a friend in Wendy who had food!

Making Ornaments

On Wednesday, I sent the kids to daycare so that I could get a lot done. Thankfully, I had a very productive day! A guy came to do a tune up on the new heater first thing in the morning and I was able to watch a little tv and pay bills. As soon as he left, I got ready to go to the hospital to pre-register. I also ran to the bank and by my classroom to pick up some paint. Once I got home, I worked non stop until Brian got home with the kids. I made potato soup and mashed potatoes, cut up all of the veggies for the next day, painted/assembled the ornaments, and caught up on laundry and dishes.
Once Brian, the kids, and Allie got here, we had a yummy dinner and then it was time for the kids to do their part of the ornament. The kids were so excited. I started the tradition of making an ornament each year when Macie was one. I start it and then the kids add something to it. I think everything turned out well this year. If you are a lucky person to get one of these...don't scroll all of the way to the bottom if you want to be surprised:)

Macie made the eyes and mouth and Gavin made the nose

Who needs toys...

...when you have paper!!

I emptied some boxes that came in the mail and the kids ran around on the paper squealing and laughing for almost an hour. Maybe Santa should bring them a box of paper for Christmas!

Family Photo Shoot

Last Saturday, Allie took some family/maternity pictures at 4H Fairgrounds. I have to say, it was the craziest photo shoot we've done so far. The kids were not focused at all. Macie was overwhelmed that Aunt Allie, Grandma, and Grandpa were there, Gavin kept wanting to stop and look at the train, and it was cold and windy. I wasn't sure what we were going to get, but of course, Allie pulled it off and we got some great shots. It's crazy to think that this is out last photo shoot without little Miss Lilah.